Holy Warriors: The Religious Ideology of Chivalry by Richard W. Kaeuper

Holy Warriors: The Religious Ideology of Chivalry

Richard W. Kaeuper

331 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction history dark informative slow-paced
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The medieval code of chivalry demanded that warrior elites demonstrate fierce courage in battle, display prowess with weaponry, and avenge any strike against their honor. They were also required to be devout Christians. How, then, could knights pl...

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